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Do China passport holders need a visa to visit MG?

Chinese ordinary passport holders can get a visa on arrival at Madagascar's international airports, or apply for an eVisa online before travel. There is no visa-free entry, but the visa is granted to virtually all nationalities, including Chinese citizens. Madagascar does not offer visa-free entry to Chinese passport holders, but it grants a tourist visa to citizens of virtually all countries (except Burundi and Palestine) either on arrival at international airports or online via the official eVisa portal (evisamada-mg.com). The tourist visa is single-entry with a maximum stay of 60 days. Travelers can choose duration tiers of 1-15, 16-30, or 31-60 days, paying the corresponding fee. The eVisa and visa on arrival use the same fee schedule. As of 16 February 2026, the short 1-15 day fee tripled from EUR 10 to EUR 30 (USD 35); longer tiers were unchanged. The eVisa is issued within 72 hours of validation. Passport must be valid at least 6 months with two blank pages. Visa on arrival is convenient at Ivato (Antananarivo) and other international airports, while the eVisa avoids airport queues and provides documentation before departure.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
Visa on arrival / eVisa (tourist, single entry)
Maximum stay
Up to 60 days (tiers: 1-15, 16-30, 31-60 days)
per entry
Entries
Single entry
from issue date
Visa fee
EUR 30 / USD 35 (1-15 days); EUR 35 / USD 41 (16-30 days); EUR 40 / USD 47 (31-60 days)
consular fee only
Processing time
Visa on arrival: issued at airport counter; eVisa: within 72 hours of validation
standard track
Validity
Use within 6 months of issue; passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Choose your channel
Decide between visa on arrival at the airport or an eVisa applied for online before departure. The eVisa avoids airport queues and gives you confirmation in advance.
· Decision· Both options open to Chinese passports
/02
Confirm passport validity
Ensure your Chinese ordinary passport is valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date and has at least two blank pages.
· Passport· 6 months validity
/03
Select the right duration tier
Pick the tier matching your trip length: 1-15 days, 16-30 days, or 31-60 days. The tourist visa is single entry, maximum 60 days.
· 1-15 / 16-30 / 31-60 days
/04
Apply on the official eVisa portal (recommended)
Go to evisamada-mg.com, complete the form, upload your passport bio page and a digital photo, and pay online. Apply between 1 week and 6 months before departure.
· evisamada-mg.com· Apply 1 week-6 months ahead
/05
Receive and print the eVisa
The eVisa is issued no later than 72 hours after validation. Print the authorization or keep it on your smartphone for police control on arrival.
· 72 hours· Print or save digital copy
/06
Pay and pass immigration on arrival
At Ivato (Antananarivo) or another international airport, present your passport, visa/eVisa, return ticket and proof of accommodation, and pay the fee if using visa on arrival.
· Ivato International Airport· Fee payable at counter
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

9 items
Personalized checklist
0 / 9 complete
Chinese ordinary passport valid 6+ months beyond arrival
required
At least two blank passport pages
required
Return or onward flight ticket
required
Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address)
required
Visa fee in cash (EUR/USD) for visa on arrival, or card for eVisa
required
Printed eVisa authorization or digital copy on phone
recommended
Digital passport bio page scan and recent photo (for eVisa)
recommended
Travel itinerary / proof of sufficient funds
recommended
Yellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from an endemic country
conditional
Track your progress · save & email a copy
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Tourist visa 1-15 daysEUR 30 / USD 35Tripled from EUR 10 effective 16 Feb 2026
Tourist visa 16-30 daysEUR 35 / USD 41Single entry, unchanged
Tourist visa 31-60 daysEUR 40 / USD 47Single entry, max 60 days; unchanged
Visa extension (in-country)EUR 41 / USD 48Approximate; arranged locally if extending stay
Total estimateEUR 30 / USD 35 — EUR 40 / USD 47incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

eVisa (online, pre-arrival)
Within 72 hours of validation
Apply at evisamada-mg.com 1 week to 6 months before travel; print or save the authorization. Avoids airport queues.
Visa on arrival
At airport counter on arrival
Obtained at eVisa counters at Ivato and other international airports; fee paid on the spot in EUR or USD.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Open to nearly all nationalities
Madagascar grants visa on arrival/eVisa to citizens of virtually every country except Burundi and Palestine, so Chinese passport holders qualify.
High
/02
Short tourist stays well covered
The 1-15 and 16-30 day tiers fit typical tourist trips; the visa allows up to 60 days single entry.
High
/03
Recent fee increase
The short 1-15 day fee tripled to EUR 30 / USD 35 on 16 February 2026, so budget accordingly.
Medium
/04
Passport validity shortfalls
Passports with under 6 months validity or no blank pages can be refused at the border.
Medium
/05
Missing onward ticket or accommodation proof
Immigration may request return tickets and proof of stay before issuing the visa.
Low
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-05-30
China to Madagascar route verified
Confirmed via the official eVisaMada portal and Wikipedia visa policy that Chinese ordinary passport holders receive visa on arrival or eVisa (no visa-free entry). Verified the 1-15 day fee tripled to EUR 30 / USD 35 effective 16 Feb 2026, with single-entry tourist visa up to 60 days and eVisa issued within 72 hours.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can Chinese citizens enter Madagascar without a visa?—
No. There is no visa-free entry, but Chinese passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival at international airports or an eVisa online, which is granted to nearly all nationalities.
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